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| Guinea |
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Population: 9,806,509 (July 2008 est.)
Official Languages: French (official); each ethnic group has its own language
Major Religions: Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%
Political Stability:
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Government Type: republic
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Legal System: based on French civil law system, customary law; the legal codes are currently being revised |
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Some Statistics:
Economic Overview:
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large mineral, hydropower, and agricultural resources
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has ½ of world’s bauxite reserves (mining sector accounts for over 70% of exports)
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an underdeveloped nation
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need development in fiscal arrangements, literacy, and legal framework to eradicate poverty
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corruption, a lack of electricity and other infrastructure, a lack of skilled workers, and political uncertainty
Top Products:
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Agriculture: rice, coffee, pineapples, pal kernels, tapioca, bananas, etc.
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Industry: bauxite, gold, diamonds, iron, alumina refining, etc. |
Literacy:
Geography:
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Climate: mainly hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to Nov.), dry season (Dec.-May)
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Terrain: mainly flat coastal plains, hilly to mountainous in the interior
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Christian Perspective
Though there are many evangelical missions groups in Guinea, it remains a strongly Muslim nation. Guinea is the least evangelized country in Africa. Fifty percent of the nation is 16 years old and under. This ‘young’ nation is in need of revival. |
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Praise Points:
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Religious freedom
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The presence of more than 20 evangelical missions
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Political and economic liberalization
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Mission awareness has grown |
Prayer Points:
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Pray for the growth of the church, and that many Muslims would take Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
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Pray for an increase in evangelism, pastors, church workers, and missions teams.
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That there would be an outreach to the young people and the 18 unreached people groups of Guinea. | |
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